Ironing board



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Patented Aug. 5, 1952 YUNIT-.IED STATE f IRONING BOARD vSheldonJacowitz, Brcqldyni, vN 'Yi v i Y 1, 19,49,v serial Nbfisosgsgy 'g j f Y'I `'Application December This invention relates to a structurally andfunctionally improved ironing board.

The present application is a continuation in part of my earlierapplication for United States Letters Patent iled on June 4, 1948 andidentified under Serial Number 31,147 now Patent No. 2,527,363 ofOctober 24, 1950.

l It is an object of the invention to provideY an ironing board capableof household or commercial use and by means of which the material beingironed will be properly moistened and conditioned so that extremelydesirable finished results are obtained.

A further object is that of providing a structure which will includerelatively few parts, each individually simple and rugged in design;such parts being capable of ready assemblage to furnish a unitaryapparatus functioning over long periods of time with freedom from alldimculties.

With these and other objects in mind, reference is had to the attachedsheet of drawings illustrating one practical embodiment of the inventionand in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the ironing board with certain of thecovering material removed therefrom;

Fig. 2 is a plan view of such board with certain of the parts brokenaway to disclose underlying construction;

Fig. 3 is a sectional side view taken along the lines 3-3 and in thedirection of the arrows as indicated in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the heater assembly andaccessory structure which may form a part of the board; and

Fig. 5 is a somewhat diagrammatic representation of the wiring circuitswhich are preferably incorporated. y

In these views the reference numeral III indicates the body of the boardwhich is hollow and preferably formed of heat-resistant plasticreenforced by, for example, glass fiber. As shown, this board includesupper and lower surfaces maintained in spaced relationship by sidewalls. The upper surface is formed with suitable perforations Il and maybe provided with a layer of porous material I2 through which moisturewill pass from the vents. Thus, in effect, an envelope structure isfurnished.' the end edge of which is open so that access may be had tothe interior of the same. That end edge is normally closed by a sealingstrip I4. A rib I3 extends lengthwise of the enclosure and terminates ata point short of the end of the same.

sclai'ms. (01.219-L4Qigjff Withinl the` space. thu'sfurnished Aanelectric heater isy disposed.. This conveniently includes any desirednumber ofelectrdes I5 mounted upon insulating'supports I 6. A switch I'Iis provided. 'Leads and terminals I8 extend from one of the electrodesand the switch to be coupled to a source.ofelectric'powen A knob I9 isconvenientlyfattached to the actuator of the switch which projectsbeyondthe upper surface of the body I0 of the board andpreferably inadvance of the covering I2.` Y

In this manner itisl feasible for the operator to control the amount ofheat which is generated by operating the actuator I3. In this connectionit Vwill be understood that according to a. preferable wiringAarrangement, the switch may be shifted fromopen position `to a positionat whichk one, vor .any desired number of the electrodes arev energized.The body I0 will, ofcourse, receive liquid which will be vaporized bythe heat generated by the resistance to current passage through theliquid 'and will pass in the form of vapor through the perforations II.While not essential, it is preferred that in order to maintain theelectrodes in contact with the liquid, body I0 extends in a slightlyinclined plane so that the end mounting the heater structure will beslightly lower than the opposite end of the board. To achieve thisresult, the legs associated with the latter may be properly proportionedor be adjusted. Only three electrodes have been shown. It is obviousthat any desired number of these elements-arranged in spacedseries-might be employed.

In order to fill the interior of the hollow body with water, an openingmay be formed through its upper surface at a point adjacent its rearend. This opening may be normally closed by a cap 20 which, whenremoved, permits of the introduction of water. Likewise the lowersurface of the body may be formed with an opening 2| normally closed bya plug 22 or otherwise so that undesired liquid may be drained from theinterior of the board. It is apparent that strip I4, in addition toreenforcing the free edges of the body also permits of access to theinterior of the latter upon such strip being dismounted. Normally,however, the latter will be in liquid sealing contact with the innersurfaces of the body.

Thus, .among others, the several objects of the invention as aforedescribed are achieved. Obviously numerous changes in construction andrearrangement of the parts might be resorted and said body beinginclined with respect to thev horizontal and extending downwardly in thedirection of said heater.

3. An ironing board comprising ahollow body,

the top surface of said body being formed with perforations. an electricheaterdisposedA within-- said body and solely adjacent one endthereofand a rib extending lengthwise within said Ibody between the top, endlower surfaces thereof. .y

4Ar 1.i1vnns ,board oxnvrisn'sallgllnw,body, thetopj ,surfacevisad' bodybeine; formedgwith, perforation an; electric.. heate .rjdispsed 1 withinSaidl ,body 'and'. s018155'.agissentOnend-thereof. and a rib extendinglengthwise; within saidjbody anderminatirlig ara point, shprtof Saidheater! 5'- An.,ironing,boardgmnrsinaahollow.body. the top', slirfacaof.isaidzbudy; beine.. formed; with perforations,v an" electric heaelfdisposed; within said' body and solely f adjacent y'one end thereof andsaid body being formed with filling and draining. Openings at; D Qints,adiaaent Said haar. n -Y f SQA-n. ironing. boarsljromprisirig a yiicivj-ir1 the. form of an` envelope' embrainguspaced ,top and bottomsurfacesuan-'l 'edge walls, saidenvelopebeing onen. at une engi; anelectricY heaterdisposed withinsaid envelope adjacentsuchopen endjandsaid 'top' surface 4being formed withperforations, 'L An kening ,board.comprising .a .body inithe 4 form of an envelope embracing spaced topand bottom surfaces and edge walls, said envelope being open at one end,an electric heater disposed within said envelope adjacent such open end,a switch for controlling said heater and also disposed adjacent saidopen end, said top surface being formed with perforations and a closurestrip for sealing the open end of said envelope against the escape ofliquid from the interior of thesame.

8. An ironing board comprisinga hollow body, the top surface of saidbody being formed with perforations and an electric heater disposedwithin said body solely adjacent its end, said heater-comprising atleast two spaced electrodes between which current may flow throughliquid within said body to vaporize parts of said liquid for dischargethrough said perforations with minimum heating of the entire liquidcontent.

9. An ironing board comprising a hollow, elongated body'presenting upperand lower surfaces, the upper 'surface4 of saidlboard being formed with'perforationslffor the passage of vapori, a partition, extendingcentrally within said body4 fromafpont. adjacent one endlof the. sameto. apoint shortv of. the, opposite; end thereof.' to,

thus furnish a chamber between-such latterV end andthe end. of.tliepartitiorr saidchamber, being common lto Athe spaces l-Within-said`body to .eitherside of saidpartition andliquid vaporizing meansdisposedgsolelywithin-,said,chamber.

REFEanNoEscITEn The; following references are g of-recordrln the file;of: this; patenti UNITED STATES PATENTS n Date 2,486,642 Giibrreatn vNov. 1.1949

